Nations ring in 2026 with drums, fireworks

The new year swept closer for the Middle East and parts of Europe and Africa after drummers in Asia pounded in 2026 and fireworks lit the skies.

Fireworks, bells and drums greet the new year

THE global march into the New Year began on the Kiritimati atoll, where about 7,300 residents were the first to cross the ...
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Bells, fireworks and drums welcome in 2026 in Asian cities

Singapore, Beijing, Tokyo and Seoul were among the latest cities around the world to ring in the New Year. Beijing staged a ...
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World begins to bid goodbye to 2025 with fireworks and icy plunges

As Wednesday turned to Thursday, people around the world said ‌goodbye to a sometimes challenging 2025 and expressed hopes ...
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Tourism chiefs drum up support for fireworks display

York drew widespread criticism last year when it had no public fireworks display, but the ruling Liberal Democrats on cash-strapped City of York Council have rejected spending £50,000 on an event ...
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2026 World Cup: No fireworks with smoke and drums at stadia during games - FIFA tells fans

G.B Jones, the Chief Safety and Security Officer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has revealed that fans will not be allowed to enter the stadiums with drums and fireworks with smoke. According to G.B ...
West Hawaii Today

Be mindful: Fireworks celebrations can impact veterans and pets

New Year’s Eve can be a stressful time for veterans suffering from PTSD and pets who are sensitive to loud noises as fireworks blanket neighborhoods with a barrage of bangs. “I get a little ...